Hull1 - 1Crystal Palace

Late substitute Ibra Sekajja scored an 88th-minute equaliser as Crystal Palace retained their Championship status for another season.

Anthony Gerrard gave Hull the lead from close range after Jack Hobbs headed Robert Koren's free-kick across goal.

Palace were then obliged to weather a storm as Aaron Mclean, Koren and David Amoo all went close for the home side.

But with two minutes left, Sekajja sent a cool finish beyond Hull keeper Matt Duke from Claude Davis's cross.

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It was a memorable moment for the youngster, who scored with his first touch in professional football. He started the season in Palace's academy side.

The afternoon was equally memorable for Eagles boss Dougie Freedman, who has overseen steady progress since his appointment last November, when the Eagles were languishing second from bottom of the Championship table.

In confident mood after their Easter Monday victory over promotion-chasing Leeds, the visitors enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges.

Hull, whose own play-off dreams were snuffed out over the Easter period, started slowly and were further hampered when Richard Garcia was forced off with an ongoing knee injury after just 14 minutes.

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Darren Ambrose went close for Palace, drawing a fine save from Duke with a free-kick, but Hull gradually shook off their torpor before Gerrard's simple finish gave them the lead.

Palace keeper Julian Speroni subsequently thwarted Mclean with a fine save, and the home pressure continued after the break as Koren volleyed over before Amoo sent an effort just wide.

But with two minutes to go Sekajja struck to condemn the Tigers to the 17th league draw of their campaign.

Substitution Ibra Sekajja is brought on as a substitute for Jermaine Easter.

86:10

The ball is sent over by Nathaniel Clyne, clearance made by Anthony Gerrard.

84:44

David Amoo crosses the ball, Dean Moxey manages to make a clearance. Short corner taken by Tijani Belaid.

81:49

Matt Fryatt takes a shot. Blocked by Patrick McCarthy. Jamie Devitt takes the inswinging corner, Dean Moxey manages to make a clearance. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Jamie Devitt from the left by-line, Tijani Belaid produces a cross, clearance by David Wright.

The official flags Matt Fryatt offside. Indirect free kick taken by Claude Davis.

27:41

David Amoo sends in a cross, save by Julian Speroni.

27:10

Centre by David Amoo, Patrick McCarthy makes a clearance.

24:58

Unfair challenge on Wilfried Zaha by Jack Hobbs results in a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Darren Ambrose from the free kick, save made by Matt Duke. Jermaine Easter produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

24:34

David Amoo sends in a cross, Darren Ambrose manages to make a clearance.

23:43

Close range strike by Claude Davis goes over the bar.

23:00

The referee gives a free kick against James Harper for handball. Indirect free kick taken by Kemy Agustien.

Jack Hobbs concedes a free kick for a foul on Wilfried Zaha. Shot comes in from Darren Ambrose from the free kick. Corner taken right-footed by Darren Ambrose from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Aaron Mclean.

14:28

Kemy Agustien gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on David Amoo. Robert Koren restarts play with the free kick.

13:32 Substitution

Substitution (Hull) makes a substitution, with David Amoo coming on for Richard Garcia.

11:21

The referee blows for offside against Jermaine Easter. Direct free kick taken by Jack Hobbs.

9:47

Shot by Darren Ambrose from outside the area goes high over the crossbar.

8:59

Matt Fryatt produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the goal.

8:06

Claude Davis gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Aaron Mclean. Free kick taken by James Harper.

6:06

Kemy Agustien delivers the ball, Anthony Gerrard makes a clearance.

5:11

Kemy Agustien challenges James Harper unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by James Chester.

4:59

A cross is delivered by Andy Dawson, clearance by Patrick McCarthy.

3:23

Andy Dawson produces a cross, Julian Speroni makes a save.

1:48

Unfair challenge on Wilfried Zaha by Jack Hobbs results in a free kick. Julian Speroni restarts play with the free kick.

0:55

The referee blows for offside against Wilfried Zaha. Matt Duke restarts play with the free kick.

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